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心 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

心 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

心 is associated with the heart radical, numbered 61 in the Kangxi system.

Mandarin Requests and Instructions

Mandarin Requests and Instructions

请 introduces a request; 别 introduces a negative instruction.

Mandarin Pinyin Initials: A Reference List

Mandarin Pinyin Initials: A Reference List

An initial is the consonant at the beginning of a Mandarin syllable.

Practising Mandarin b, p, m and f

Practising Mandarin b, p, m and f

The initials b, p, m and f involve the lips.

Practising Mandarin d, t, n and l

Practising Mandarin d, t, n and l

The initials d, t, n and l use the tongue near the front of the mouth.

金 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

金 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

金 is associated with the metal radical, numbered 167 in the Kangxi system.

月 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

月 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

月 is associated with the moon radical, numbered 74 in the Kangxi system.

山 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

山 Radical: Shapes and Vocabulary Practice

山 is associated with the mountain radical, numbered 46 in the Kangxi system.

Mandarin Nature Vocabulary

Mandarin Nature Vocabulary

Mandarin Nature Vocabulary: a reference table of 8 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.

Negating Mandarin Sentences with 不 and 没有

Negating Mandarin Sentences with 不 and 没有

不 and 没有 are Mandarin negation forms.

Mandarin Neutral Tone: Reading Unmarked Syllables

Mandarin Neutral Tone: Reading Unmarked Syllables

A neutral-tone syllable is unstressed and normally has no pinyin tone mark.

Mandarin Numbers 1 to 10

Mandarin Numbers 1 to 10

Mandarin Numbers 1 to 10: a reference table of 10 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.